Bean Station
City in Grainger County, Tennessee
Bean Station is a city in Grainger County, Tennessee, with 2,967 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,148 ft (350 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mooresburg, 2.9 miles E.
- 2,967residents (2020 Census)
- 1,148 ftelevation · 350 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 501 / sq mipopulation density
- 37708ZIP code
About Bean Station
Bean Station is a town located mostly in Grainger County, Tennessee, with a small portion in Hawkins County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,967. It is part of the Kingsport and Knoxville metropolitan statistical areas.
Pioneer William Bean established Bean Station in 1776 as a frontier outpost; it is considered one of the earliest permanently settled communities in Tennessee. During the 18th and 19th centuries, due to its strategic location at the crossroads of Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road and the Great Indian Warpath, the town grew to become an important stopover for early pioneers and settlers in the Appalachia region.
During the American Civil War, the town was the site of the final battle of the Knoxville campaign before Confederate forces surrendered to a Union blockade in nearby Blaine. In the early 20th century, Bean Station experienced renewed growth with the development of Tate Springs mineral springs resort, investment from U.S. Senator John K. Shields, and the construction of the Peavine Railroad which provided passenger rail services to Knoxville. In the 1940s, the Tennessee Valley Authority inundated the town as part of the construction of Cherokee Dam, and nearly all of the town's residents were removed via eminent domain and federal court orders. Following its inundation, the town was shifted to the new junction of U.S. Route 11W and U.S. Route 25E, becoming a popular lakeside community, and a commuter town for the city of Morristown in neighboring Hamblen County. Citing annexation attempts by Morristown, Bean Station was incorporated as a town in 1996.
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Living in Bean Station
- Median household income
- $44,785
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Median rent
- $598/mo
- Median age
- 48.3
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Bean Station had 2,967 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,967 |
|---|---|
| Density | 501 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bean Station at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Grainger County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,967 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.92 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3384° N, 83.2852° W |
| ZIP code | 37708 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4703760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bean Station
- Mooresburg2.9 mi E
- Russellville7.4 mi SE
- Morristown9.3 mi S
- Bulls Gap12.7 mi SE
- Sneedville14.2 mi N
- Rutledge14.5 mi W
- Rogersville16.4 mi E
- White Pine16.4 mi S
- Tazewell17.9 mi NW
- Jefferson City18.5 mi SW
- New Tazewell19.1 mi W
- Baneberry20.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Bean Station
What county is Bean Station in?
Bean Station is in Grainger County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Bean Station, TN?
2,967 people lived in Bean Station at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bean Station, TN?
The ZIP code of Bean Station is 37708.
What is the elevation of Bean Station?
1,148 feet (350 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bean Station?
Mooresburg (2.9 mi), Russellville (7.4 mi), Morristown (9.3 mi), Bulls Gap (12.7 mi), Sneedville (14.2 mi).
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